The Avionics Laboratory Predictive Operations and Support (ALPOS) Cost Model. Volume I

Recent DOD experience shows that a prime factor in the evaluation of alternative weapon systems for performing a particular mission is Life Cycle (LCC). Since 70% of the system LCC is determined by the end of the conceptual phase, it is important that techniques to predict LCC be available during that phase. Since system definition is not complete enough in this phase to perform detailed analysis using accounting models, the major tool which can be used is parametric estimating models. This report describes a model which relates the available design parameters to LCC via various cost estimating relationships (CERs). This document is Volume I of the Final Report which describes the development of a model for the Air Force Avionics Laboratory, the Avionics Laboratory Predictive Operations and Support (ALPOS) Cost Model. The ALPOS model's CERs are utilized to estimate operating and support costs of avionics line replaceable units (LRUs). The Air Force Program Monitor was Lt Thomas G. James, Jr., System Evaluation Group (AFAL/AAA-3), Avionic Systems Engineering Branch. (Author)